Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Becky has explored completely solo, travel guide in hand, and as part of small group tours as a solo traveller around the world. While setting off alone for a spot of navel-gazing will always be a romantic endeavour, small group tours can be easier, cheaper and more […]
First-Timer’s Japan
Best places to see the autumn leaves in Japan by month
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit Japan, and for good reason. The landscape (70% of it mountainous) bursts into colour with the arrival of koyo (autumn leaves). Vermillion maple trees shroud Kyoto temples, yellow ginkgo trees line Tokyo’s streets, and a warm-hued patchwork […]
A solo traveller’s first trip to Japan on the Tokaido Trail
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Nan Merritt’s long-awaited solo traveller trip to Japan was everything she hoped it would be (and perhaps a little bit more…) Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Food intolerance and allergies: A celiac’s gluten-free guide to Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Celiac (Coeliac) disease sufferer Megan Stanley shares her tips and favourite restaurants for a fuss-free gluten-free trip to Japan. A useful guide for people who suffer with food intolerance or allergies. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!